Foster
An English form of Vaast, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning fortunate or lucky.
Meaning and origin
Foster is the English form of the name Vaast (also known as Vedastus), a Dutch and Belgian saint from the 6th century.
How to pronounce Foster
| English (US) | FOS-ter /ˈfɔstər/ |
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